Hibs and Hearts are ready to do battle in the latest instalment of the Edinburgh derby.
Both head into their first Premiership clash of the season in Leith with good domestic form. They have six points from nine available and are both into next week’s Premier Sports Cup quarter-final line-up. They are now hoping to keep the feel good factor going and avoid momentum derailing against their biggest rival with this Edinburgh derby taking place in Leith.
Pundits have been out in force with their Edinburgh derby predictions, with some expecting chaos, others seeking goals, and star men being tipped to thrive. Here’s how 12 pundits see Hibs vs Hearts going in Thursday night’s Edinburgh derby.
9. Aiden McGeady (Open Goal)
"It's not anywhere close to it (Old Firm derby), obviously, but nothing is. Nothing is more in football apart from maybe Boca Juniors. There's no other derbies like it, but no, it is a good derby."
10. Peter Grant (Go Radio)
"I am going to go a draw in that one. I don't think either want to lose."
11. Kevin Kyle (Go Radio)
"Hibs would have watched Hearts last year and thinking the other side of the city is getting more success. Hibs will want to turn the tables around and it could be an indicator of where both teams are."
12. 19/10/16 ARCHERFIELD LINKS GOLF CLUB - EAST LOTHIAN Former Hibernian player Tam McManus during the club's Golf Day at Archerfield Links Golf Club
"I've given Boyle tons of praise over the years, I rate him so highly and I thought on Sunday he was as sharp as ever. He's got a good record in derbies, scoring goals. So he’s still the main man for me. I’d love nothing more than for him to prove it again tomorrow. My prediction? Hibs 3-2 Hearts."